September 27, 2-3pm Central TimeFREE WEBINAR: Urgent Questions on Post-Hurricane RecoverySpecial Guest Speaker: Susan Quinn, Director, Ocean Beaches (NJ) Public Library Join a short interview with the director of the Ocean County Library in New Jersey, which suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012. She has critical advice on how to bring damaged libraries back after disaster. REGISTER

September 28, 1-2pm Central TimeFREE WEBINAR: Financial Literacy for Students and Young Consumers(Part of the partnership with the CFPB)This webinar by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau presents an overview of services for students and young people. These services are also detailed at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/students/REGISTER

September 30, 8:30am-4:30pmLeadership Launchpad Abilene (District 1)South Branch, Abilene Public Library4310 Buffalo Gap Road, AbileneTLA’s newest leadership program is designed for librarians with less than five years of experience. Participants will discover their own leadership styles, learn critical persuasive and communication, and design a career plan based on their new perspective. Each session will be taught by TALL Texan Leadership Development Institute alumni. The $125 registration fee covers all instruction and classroom materials. These 1-day seminars will be held in tandem with TLA district meetings when possible – see additional dates and locations below. REGISTER

October 17, 9am-4:30pmFree Financial Literacy Resources - McAllen (Part of the TLA partnership with the CFPB)McAllen Public Library4001 N 23rd Street, McAllenDo you receive requests from patrons for help on financial matters? The McAllen Public Library is hosting a day long training meeting for librarians on free financial literacy resources. At this meeting you will learn about several local and national organizations, with a Texas presence, providing free financial literacy tools and resources. Topics covered include: Personalized Financial Education (Pro-Bono Financial Planning); Resources for the Hispanic Community; Financial Fraud Prevention; The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Libraries Project; Credit: What Consumers Need to Know; Investing 101; and Retirement Strategies. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is sponsoring a continental breakfast and lunch for this meeting. REGISTER

October 18, 8:30am-4pmMoolah Palooza: Financial Literacy Educator Fest 2017(Part of the TLA partnership with the CFPB)Education Service Center One1900 West Schunior Road, Edinburg Looking for financial literacy resources to incorporate into day to day lessons? This one day symposium provides educators, administrators and counselors with a one-stop shop for their financial literacy curriculum needs. Moolah Palooza ‘17 presenters include: The Texas Council on Economics Education, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, FDIC, and many more local, state and government agencies that will be on hand ready to showcase their financial literacy resources through interactive breakout sessions and networking opportunities. Sessions addressing personal financial literacy for educators will also be available. REGISTER THROUGH ESC ONE ($25, refer to workshop #64684)

December 7, 1-2pm Central TimeFREE WEBINAR: Financial Literacy Training: Getting an Auto Loan(Part of the TLA partnership with the CFPB)Whether you’re a first time borrower or a pro, getting an auto loan can be complicated. Learn how to prepare so you can save money, reduce stress, and get the auto loan that’s right for you. REGISTER

December 12, 10-11am Central TimeFREE WEBINAR: The Real Deal: Getting Past Misconceptions, Rumors, and Fake News About Tocker Foundation GrantsDarryl Tocker and Karin GerstenhaberEvery year, the Tocker Foundation awards thousands of dollars to small community libraries. Learn how to apply for their many grant programs. REGISTER

December 14, 2-3pm Central TimeFREE WEBINAR: How to Apply for Texas Book Festival Collection Enhancement GrantsLea Bogner and Sarah NorthamLearn how to apply for the TBF Collection Enhancement Grant - categories, application, deadlines, and tips for success! REGISTER

All webinars will be recorded. A link to the recording will be sent to all registrants (i.e. you may want to register even if you know you cannot attend the live event). All webinars will carry Continuing Education credit, some also have CE credit available for viewing the recording. See individual descriptions for details.

Recent TLA Webinars

June 2017

June 15, 1pm - Financial Protection for Older Americans Presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Older Americans face many financial challenges as they age. They have opportunities to travel, explore new fields of work or hobbies, or spend time with family and friends. But often scam artists or bad advice take away these opportunities. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's information and tools help seniors navigate safely through financial challenges. Learn how to prevent elder financial exploitation using the Money Smart for Older Adults – Prevent Financial Exploitation curriculum. (Local financial experts can be recommended as part of the upcoming regional face-to-face events)Recording of the programSlides from the program

June 5, 12 Noon - How to Build a Great TLA Conference ProgramThis free webinar is intended for people who are planning programs for the 2018 TLA Conference. Content will include conference goals, critical steps (and possible pitfalls) in the planning process with deadlines, how the program committee will work with planners, tips for contacting publishers, and instructions for using the online event form to create programs.Recording of the program Slides from the program

May 2017

May 24, 2pm - Visualizing (and Finding!) Funding for Libraries Presented by Amanda Dillon and Kate Tkacik of the Foundation Center This free online training will introduce participants to a dynamic and freely available data-visualization tool, Visualizing Funding for Libraries that enables library professionals and supporters to search for institutional funding for libraries at national, state, and local levels. Participants will learn pro tips on navigating the tool and as well as next steps on how to pursue new funding opportunities. Data visualizations such as maps, network constellations, and partnership pathways showcase key networks of funders and recipients, as well as individual grants that highlight the library services and programs that are winninggrants.Visualizing Funding for Libraries is a Knight Foundation News Challenge winning project.Recording of the webinar Slides from the presentationQuiz for those who missed the program

May 11, 10am - Dive into Senior Leadership: The Executive Leadership ImmersionALA President Julie Todaro will describe the improved currciulum of TLA's most advanced seminar, designed to refine the special skill sets for the highest levels of administrative work. The 4-day immersion will employ expert panels of administrators, multi-media discussions, and real-world focus projects for experiential learning. Prospective applicants are encouraged to sign up to discuss potential focus projects and specific topics in the Immersion.Recording available upon request.

March 23, 12:00 - 12:30pm - Managing Art in LibrariesPresented by Billy Fong and Lacie Ballinger, Texas Association of MuseumsHas your library been stocked with paintings, sculpture, or other art that you aren’t sure how to display, preserve, or document? TLA is partnering with the Texas Association of Museums (TAM) to provide resources for these situations. Two Facebook Live sessions are planned where you will have the opportunity to send in questions for some experts. TAM will use these discussions to plan future webinars on topics of common interest to museums and libraries. RECORDING OF THE PROGRAM

March 15, 1:00 pm - CFPB: Partnering with Libraries to Financially Empower Patrons Presenter - Ken McDonnellThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to help make libraries the go-to source for unbiased financial education resources in every community. Through this program we will provide program ideas, resources and tools; help libraries connect with local partners; share best practices already working in libraries; provide materials that promote financial education; and conduct trainings for library staff and patrons.Recording of the program Slides from the programQuiz for those who missed the program

March 7, 10am - How to Create and Run a Moderated Panel ProgramPresenter - TLA President Walter Betts and Program Committee Co-Chairs Terry Roper & Cecilia BarhamHow many times have you attended a panel at a conference, only to find a series of unrelated micro-presentations with little useful content? Leaders of the 2017 Texas Library Association Conference will discuss how to organize and implement a moderated panel as a conference program event. Moderated panels drop the pointless 5-minute slideshows for an interview-style program that centers on the critical issues for the audience. This webinar is especially intended for program planners who are orchestrating panel programs at the 2017 TLA Conference, but the ideas can be used by any event planner. Recording of the Moderated Panel webinarHandout from the program Slides from the program

December 7, 12 Noon – State Advocacy For Librarians (Doable Action series on advocacy made simple)This FREE webinar series concludes with training for all types of librarians to become champions for their organizations through easy, practical techniques. Participants will learn methods for identifying, contacting, and persuading state lawmakers about library-related legislation.

December 6, 4pm Central Time - Attending TLA for Less: Stretching Your Conference BudgetTLA's Annual Conference is the largest state library event in the US, packed with over 300 programs and 60 networking events for all types of libraries. But getting there can be a challenge: mileage or airfare, hotel, food, and other costs can become hard to meet. Learn how to cut costs and get the most for those precious travel dollars from veteran conference attendees.

Nov. 15, 2pm Central Time – Working Within the Academic Community to Deliver Your Library’s Message(Doable Action series on advocacy made simple)This free online training will discuss time-efficient methods for communicating the libraries’ value and services on your campus.

Oct. 26-27 -Leaving Library Services behind: an e-forum on essential questions about retirementHosted by the Retired Librarians Round TableLet’s face it. Many of us are afraid of retirement. We have so many questions that is hard to know where to begin or who to ask. To address these concerns, the Retired Librarians Round Table will host a TLA e-forum October 26-27 aimed at putting aside fear and finding answers for many of the most common questions regarding planning for and making the most of your retirement. The e-forum format is similar to a town hall meeting or a panel discussion. Since the e-forum takes place over e-mail, you will have the freedom to ask questions, share your experiences, or just listen and lurk. We expect the forum to be populated by librarians from all areas of library service who are concerned about this issue. To be truly successful, we need subscribers who are retired as well as those who are just considering retirement. Over the course of two days, moderators will pose questions via e-mail to those who have signed up to participate to get the discussion going.

For step by step instructions, visit the Retired Librarians Round Table's Google Doc on the eForum.(An archive of postings is available)

Oct. 25, 2pm -Public Libraries Reaching and Talking To Local Decision Makers (Doable Action series on advocacy made simple)This free webinar will show practical and quick methods for approaching city administrators about your library.

Oct. 24, 2pm - How to Apply to the TALL Texans Leadership Development InstituteThis free online program will discuss the competitive application process for the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute (www.txla.org/texas-accelerated-library-leaders). The TALL seminar provides advanced leadership and management training for mid-career librarians (5 years work experience in libraries) from nationally-known speakers. Get prepared, get selected.

Oct. 12, 4pm –School Libraries Reaching and Talking To Local Decision Makers(Doable Action series on advocacy made simple)This free webinar will show practical and quick methods for approaching school administrators about your library.

Sept. 29, 4pm - School Libraries Rallying Supporters and Empowering Friends(Doable Action series on advocacy made simple)This free webinar will focus on easy ways to bring teachers, parents, students, and community partners together to support your library.

Sept. 7, 12 Noon – Groundwork for All Librarians, Library Types, and Stakeholders (Doable Action series on advocacy made simple)This new FREE webinar series provides training on easy ways to promote your library to decision-makers at the local and state level. Some programs in the series will be specific by library type, but this opening session is designed to help all kind of libraries to prepare to communicate with stakeholders with confidence. Participants will begin to learn practical, simple ways to support their institutions to users, voters, and political leaders.Recording of the presentationSlides from the webinar Quiz for those who missed the program

June 2016

Planning a Successful Conference Program: What to Know Before Annual AssemblyJune 10, 10-11am (CDT)This free webinar is intended for people who are planning programs for the 2017 TLA Conference. Content will include conference goals, critical steps (and possible pitfalls) in the planning process with deadlines, how the program committee will work with planners, tips for contacting publishers, and instructions for using the online event form to create programs.

VolunTeen Basics: Recruiting and Retaining Teen Volunteers | Chrissie MorrisonMay 19, 10-11am (Central Daylight Time) Are you looking to hit the ground running with a new Summer VolunTeen program this year? Or are you seeking some guidance as you restructure your existing VolunTeen program? Join Chrissie Morrison – presenter of the VolunTeens 101 CE at the 2015 New York Library Association Conference – for a crash course in recruiting, training, utilizing, and retaining teen volunteers at your library. Chrissie will cover both formal and informal VolunTeen programs that can be adapted to fit school or public libraries of any size. FREE

All TLA webinars are recorded and archived. Content from free webinars is linked below. Content from premium webinars (those with a registration fee) is available by registering for the ARCHIVED WEBINARS (click the registration button at left)

April 2016

Job Hunting Tips for Library Science Students and New Grads | Kerry McGeathApril 6, 10-11am (CDT) Discover how to tell your story in terms that fit a potential new position. From networking to cover letter to resume to interview, learn specific steps to maximize your chances for success. FREE

New digitization grant rules at the Tocker Foundation | Darryl Tocker and Ana KrahmerMarch 29, 10-11:30am (CDT) The Tocker Foundation is opening up their digitization grant process to year-round! Find out more about the new changes in these grants from the head of the Foundation and Ana Krahmer of the UNT Newspaper Digitization Program. FREE

January 21, 2-3pm Central Standard TimeApproaches to Collaborating with Literacy OrganizationsDr. Sydney Saumby and Erich FieldsJoin Literacy Texas in exploring how libraries across the state build effective partnerships with their local literacy organizations. Learn how to develop powerful collaborations in your community to increase the reach of your library while supporting the effectiveness of local adult education programs. FREE!

School Administrator Toolkit: A Guide to Hiring School LibrariansMaria Elena Ovalle and Terry RoperJoin us to learn about this resource designed to help busy school administrators as they recruit and hire school librarians. This new web site (https://sites.google.com/site/hiringlib/) contains sample interview questions, examples of evaluations, suggested places to post openings and more. The site will also be helpful to librarians seeking positions and preparing for interviews. FREE

December 4, 10-11am Central TimeA Conversation with the Tocker FoundationDarryl Tocker and Karin GerstenhaberLeaders from the Tocker Foundation will reprise their August 26 program about the foundation’s focus on the patrons and libraries and their impact on the foundation’s grant-making decisions. This FREE webinar is interactive, so participants can use the chat feature as the foundation is seeking feedback from grantees, past, present and future. Program will allow plenty of time for Q&A.

November 10, 2-3:20pm Central TimeFree Online Legal Resources from Texas Law HelpElliot Fontenette Learn about TexasLawHelp, a website dedicated to providing free and reliable legal information, forms, and more to low income Texans. It is administered by the Texas Legal Services Center with funding from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. It relies on the contributions of legal aid throughout the state of Texas. In 2014, it had over 1.1 million unique visitors and 6.8 million page views. This program is free.Recording of the webinarSlides from the programQuiz for people who missed the program

November 3, 2-3:30pm Central TimeTexas Libraries Unite to Create Career CentersL.G. SwiftThis free encore presentation of the October 6 webinar will cover the same material on career centers. Learn how libraries across the state are providing career and job readiness programs and how to create programs in large and small libraries. The program will be taught by an ALA-certified Career Development Facilitator.

October 6, 2-3:30pm Central TimeTexas Libraries Unite to Create Career Centers L.G. SwiftTexas libraries have played a major role in ensuring the success of current and future job seekers by extending job readiness resources to the community at large. Learn how libraries across the state are providing career and job readiness programs and how to create programs in large and small libraries. This FREE program will be taught by an ALA-certified Career Development Facilitator. Recording of the webinarSlides from the program

October 2, 10-11am Central TimeHow to Apply to the TALL Texans Leadership InstituteRoosevelt Weeks, Walter Betts, and Ted WannerThe TALL Texans program is one of the oldest library leadership programs in the nation. Attendees study topics from strategic planning and advocacy to coaching and conflict negotiation under instructors who also teach at Harvard, Princeton, and Simmons. But the key to this transformational seminar (to be held June 12-15 at the Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas) is a successful application. Learn the critical tips for gaining admission.Recording of the programSlides from the program

SEPTEMBER 2015

September 30, 2-3pm Central TimeMaking Tenure: A Model for Collaborative PublishingErin Cassidy and Angela ColmenaresDiscover a new publishing model that supports academic librarians in tenure-track positions. Listen as newly-tenured and new tenure-track faculty librarians demonstrate their model and provide the tools to take this model back to your own local library environment. From the research brainstorming step through journal selection and the submission process, you will learn to tackle publishing obstacles such as the Institutional Review Board application, fair work distribution, group organization, and clear communication. Recording of the presentationSlides from the webinarQuiz for those who missed the program

September 17, 3:30-4:30pm Central TimeTBA101 - How To Participate in the Texas Bluebonnet Award ProgramSharon Lawler and Mary Jo Humphreys All children and youth librarians are invited to learn how to participate in the Bluebonnet program. Whether you are a public or a school librarian you will learn about organizing and preparing for the vote, attracting potential audiences to participate, and voting procedures. You will also see the vast array of resources and activities which the committee has put together to support each of the titles on the list.

August 26, 10-11amA Conversation with the Tocker FoundationDarryl Tocker and Karin GerstenhaberHear from Darryl Tocker, Executive Director, about the foundation’s focus on the patrons and libraries and their impact on the foundation’s grant-making decisions. This FREE webinar is interactive, so participants can use the chat feature as the foundation is seeking feedback from grantees, past, present and future. Program will allow plenty of time for Q&A.

August 25, 2-3pmBuilding Strategic Partnerships for Your LibraryMary Beth Harrington, CVALibraries can no longer exist in a vacuum. In order for our libraries to remain sustainable, we need to start building partnerships with individuals and organizations in our community. By first identifying our own self-interests and understanding and acknowledging the interests of others, we will be better able to build and sustain strategic partnerships. Following this webinar, participants will understand partnerships better and be able to engage in them more effectively. Participants will also learn techniques to use when forming a collaboration with another organization, how to maintain these relationships and the steps for developing an easy Memo of Understanding or Agreement that will (hopefully) keep everyone happy. The session explores the questions: Why form collaborations and partnerships? How can we minimize the risks that come with partnerships? How can we organize an effective partnership? Participation in the previous webinar Identifying the Community Assets Your Library Needs offered onWednesday, June 10 from 2:00 – 3:00pm is helpful but not necessary. FREE!

August 13, 2pm Asset Based Community Development Dr. Ling hwey JengAsset-Based Community Development is a model for civic improvement which builds stronger, more sustainable communities by building on the skills of local residents and the services of local institutions. Dr. Ling hwey Jeng, Director of the School of Library and Information Studies at Texas Woman’s University, will introduce the concepts in ABCD and describe how libraries can play major active roles in community development by partnering with local nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders.

June 10, 2pmIdentifying the Community Assets Your Library NeedsMary Beth Harrington, CVA, 501c3: Taking Nonprofits to the Next LevelAll libraries whether school, public, academic or even special have had to navigate through challenging financial times. Having done this, it is natural to feel one must hoard our limited resources or that we will always have to deal with less. In this webinar, participants learn to understand and appreciate the assets model for community change pioneered by John Kretzmann and John McKnight. They will also learn techniques to train their eyes on the assets in their community and how to mobilize these assets into effective collaborations. The session explores the questions: What difference will it make to look at our community through its assets rather than its deficits? How can we go about discovering undervalued assets in our community? How can we be more inclusive in identifying our community’s potential? What happens when we bring the assets of our community together? Participants are encouraged to attend the next webinar Building Strategic Partnerships for Your Library on Tuesday, August 25 from 2:00 – 3:00pm to learn the next steps to take once you have identified the assets you need.

How can you increase collaboration in your school learning community? "Building a Culture of Collaboration" at Edublogs (link to: http://buildingacultureofcollaboration.edublogs.org/) co-bloggers shared strategies for reaching out and developing collaborative relationships with four library stakeholder groups: administrators, classroom teachers and specialists, students, and families and community members. Participants brought their commitment to building partnerships, their experiences, their ideas and their questions to the interactive conversation. Recording of the webinarSlides from the webinarQuiz for CE Credit

Managing and leading in library and information settings today requires: different techniques to address change in general; techniques for identifying change specific to organizations and workers; timing considerations for faster moving work and umbrella organization settings; using contemporary visuals for illustrating issues; finding unique data for articulating value; and, persuasive content to match techniques to target populations. This one-hour webinar offers specific ideas and techniques for managers and leaders as well as a handout with extensive web links of content and examples.

March 25, 2-3pm Central Time (changed from Mar 31)Got Big Data? Big Data and School LibrariesEvelyn Schwartz, Librarian and Teacher, Georgetown Day School, Washington, DCFrom Google's Ngram Viewer to Twitter Trends, from the World Bank to Google Public Data Explorer, the prevalence of Big Data (and its analysis and collection) opens a door to new kinds of integrated library instruction for many classes. Librarians can teach their students how to access and manipulate "raw" data for their work as well as how to understand how it is used in contemporary society. The ease of access to data collection tools (such as online surveys) means that data analysis is a good teachable skill that librarians can introduce to students for both school work and everyday life.

March 24, 3-4pm Central TimeCommunity Curation, Data Alchemy, and Bleeding Edge NewsKenn Bicknell, Digital Resources Librarian, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityLearn how to strengthen the library's role as a critical community partner. The speaker explains how libraries can employ news aggregation, community curation, and "data alchemy" to create (and create demand for) value-added community news and information. An auto-generated newspaper tool, web-based local history projects and leveraging civic data give every library the potential to develop new collaborations to reach new audiences. Innovative partnerships around easy online tools can help libraries define how their entire community is perceived.

March 19, 11am-12 Noon Central TimeWon't You Be My Neighbor? Building Partnerships in Small Rural CommunitiesVictoria Horst, Tifton-Tift County (GA) Public LibraryDeborah Moorman, Irwin County (GA) Public LibraryThis session will give ideas on how to form relationships with nonlibrary organizations that have the same goals as a library. The facilitators have experience with organizations such as Rotary, local theatre, literacy volunteers, institutions of worship, YMCA, schools and colleges, the Department of Labor, the Society for Creative Anachronism, and others to build programming and advocacy for the library.

February 24, 2-3pm Central TimeOn the SPOT: the Spirit of Texas Reading ClubAmanda Galliton, Librarian, Kirby Junior High School, Wichita Falls ISDJennifer Smith, Librarian, Legacy Middle School, East Central ISD, San AntonioLeaders from this young committee will discuss how the group collaborates with Texas authors to promote programming and reading in school and public libraries. Archived RecordingPresentation slides (pdf)

Creating a heterogeneous workplace is a necessity in today's competitive, fast changing environment. A team of panelists discuss how to use diversity to motivate, engage and connect your library staff to feel empowered and to recognized that their contributions make a difference. Similar people tend to think in similar ways and reach similar conclusions. Diversity of culture, experience and thoughts can drive innovative ideas to serve the library community. Archived recordingPresentation Slides (pdf)Abstract by Vince Lee List of Resources

January 20, 2015; 11-11:50am Central Time (repeated at 2-2:50pm Central Time)The Big Picture: Crucial Roles of Support Staff in LibrariesThis program explores the roles and responsibilities for non-librarians (library assistants, library clerks, etc.) in a 21st Century library. The session includes a broad overview of institutions as well as the basic processes, with particular attention to the key job functions, governing principles and the tenets of professionalism including ethical work practices (Ex. confidentiality, documentation.)

Handouts include seminar content (including the PPT) as well as a guide with recommendations on integrating learning and training into support staff orientation, training and development and recommendations for web content online training.Registration is $15 for TLA members, $25 for nonmembers. Group rates are also available.

November 21 and December 4, 2014; 2-3pm Central TimeHow to Apply to the TALL Texans Leadership Development InstituteThe TALL Texans program is one of the oldest library leadership programs in the nation. Attendees study topics from strategic planning and advocacy to coaching and conflict negotiation under instructors who also teach at Harvard, Princeton, and Simmons. But the key to this transformational seminar (held July 19-22 at the Montserrat Retreat Center in Lake Dallas) is a successful application. Learn the critical tips for gaining admission.Archived version of the November 21 presentationArchived version of the December 4 presentation

November 6, 2-3pm Central TimeRDA Demystified Part Three: Cataloging in a Multi-Standards EnvironmentThis session will explain the difference between contents, display, and encoding standards, then cover OCLC policies for RDA/AACR2 hybrid records. This session is appropriate for both new or experienced catalogers.

September 18, 2-3pm Central TimeRDA Demystified Part Two: Introduction to RDAThe Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard has replaced AACR2 as the foundation of American library cataloging – but many librarians are unfamiliar with it. This 3-part series by Annie Glerum of Florida State University explains RDA in clear terms, starting with the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), the conceptual modelat the heart of RDA. Part Two continues with an overview of the RDA Toolkit, some major differences between RDA and AACR2, and resources for further study. (the recorded archive may be viewed for credit, see the Quiz Questions below)

September 10, 3:30-4:30pm Central TimeTBA101 - how to participate in the Texas Bluebonnet Award programAll children and youth librarians are invited to learn how to participate in the Bluebonnet program. Whether you are a public or a school librarian you will learn about organizing and preparing for the vote, attracting potential audiences to participate, and voting procedures. You will also see the vast array of resources and activities which the committee has put together to support each of the titles on the list.

To obtain CE credit for viewing the archived webinar: send correct answers to these three quiz questions to the CE Specialist:1. What is the URL for the TBA website2. In what month does TLA Bluebonnet voting occur?3. List 2 activities or resources on the Master Resource List website

August 12, 2-3pm Central TimeRDA Demystified, Part One: Fundamentals of FRBRThe Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard has replaced AACR2 as the foundation of American library cataloging – but many librarians are unfamiliar with it. This 3-part series by Annie Glerum of Florida State University will explain RDA in clear terms, starting with the Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR), the conceptual modelat the heart of RDA.

CE credit for the archived webinar: Send correct answers to the three quiz questions (see Quizzes and exercises link) to the CE Specialist.

July 22, 3-4pm Central TimeWorkforce Development and Libraries (encore presentation)Workforce development is one of the state’s highest priorities. Libraries of all types provide frontline services and resources. Learn more about the extensive statewide digital resources available for use to support learners and job seekers. Speakers will discuss TLA’s workforce development marketing resources, and you will hear from librarians running successful workforce programs.

June 24, 11am-12 Noon Central TimeWe Speak Your Language(formerly Serving All Citizens: the Target Language Initiative)In 2010, former ALA President Molly Raphael, then Executive Director of the Multnomah County Library, and Rita Jimenez, Director of Neighborhood Libraries, shared the beginnings of their nationally famous outreach program in Serving Diverse Communities. Now Rita Jimenez returns to review the successes and challenges of the project that could have huge benefits for the diverse state of Texas. (Part of the TLA Strategic Diversity Series)

May 20, 3-4pmWorkforce Development and LibrariesWorkforce development is one of the state’s highest priorities. Libraries of all types provide frontline services and resources. Learn more about the extensive statewide digital resources available for use to support learners and job seekers. Speakers will discuss TLA’s workforce development marketing resources, and you will hear from librarians running successful workforce programs.

Shani Barrax Moore, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Tarrant County College District, will briefly review the evolution of diversity, inclusion, and equity from legal obligation to integration into an institution's strategic plan. She will discuss how the many components of diversity may be woven into the fabric of an organization to achieve equal opportunity for patrons, staff, and other stakeholders, resulting in more success for everyone involved. (Part of the TLA Strategic Diversity Series)

Ty Burns, Director of Library Media Services at Clear Creek ISD, will describe how his district’s Friends of the Library group was started. Districts and schools wishing to organize their own Friends may learn some of the advantages and potential challenges in founding such an association. (Part of the TLA Strategic Grants & Fundraising Series)

May 1, 2-3pmThe Power of Positive Conflict Resolution: How to Take Any Situation from Breakdown to Breakthrough in 8 Simple Steps

This powerful webinar will address the greatest productivity and time robber of all, conflict. Conflict has a way of intertwining into our personal and professional lives. Based upon her forthcoming book of the same name, Melinda Stallings, SPHR, will briefly highlight each of the 8 steps which when applied consistently, have been proven to effectively reduce conflict. This webinar will provide participants with a brief overview of a usable tool capable of positively changing their life.

March 27, 2-3pmNeed Grant Money? Start at the LibraryMark Gilman of Dallas Public Library shows what the Grants Collection at a large urban library can offer to patrons seeking grant funding for education, nonprofits, and even other libraries. (Part of the TLA Strategic Grants & Fundraising Series)Archived recording of this webinar

March 25, 2-3pmGet Global With Your Collection Development: International Literature for K-12 ReadersA diverse collection development strategy can enrich your library and your patrons. Consultant Nancy Hadaway will focus on literature from the US Board on Books for Young People and its Outstanding International Book Lists.(Part of the TLA Strategic Diversity Series)Archived recording of this webinar

March 1, 10-11amYou’re Not Bilingual, So What?Librarians all over Texas serve an ever-increasing bilingual population, but many librarians are not Spanish speakers themselves. Dr. Jo Anna Patton will give tips and strategies for providing excellent service to K-12 students, even if you don’t speak Spanish. (Part of the TLA Strategic Diversity Series)Archived recording of this webinar

February 26, 2-3pmGrants ManagementJennifer Peters, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Partners in Education, will discuss the key issues facing library staff after a grant is awarded. (Part of the TLA Strategic Grants & Fundraising Series)Archived recording of this webinar

February 19, 2-3pmE Pluribus Unum: How the Path to US Citizenship Can Start at the LibraryAlana Rosenbaum from the United States Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services will offer resources that libraries can use to help patrons seeking American citizenship. (Part of the TLA Strategic Diversity Series)Archived recording of this webinar

Drupal is a powerful content management framework that enables individuals and organizations to affordably produce sophisticated websites. Even better, it is free, open source, and built and maintained by the Drupal community.

This three-part webinar series introduces the key building blocks of a Drupal site. By the conclusion of the third webinar, you will have enough knowledge to get started on building your Drupal site. If you maintain content on an existing Drupal site, you will have a better understanding of how the site is structured and how you can simplify your workflow.

About the presenter:

Rain Breaw Michaels, the principal trainer with the Cherry Hill Company, has been building websites since 1998. An active member of the Drupal Community and well-known trainer, Rain has taught web development at colleges and universities across the country, as well as presented at DrupalCons, Drupalcamps and user groups. Her web development work has run the gamut from large NGO sites such as the League of Women Voters of California to sites for state and local libraries and small businesses. The Cherry Hill Company provides integration, development and consulting services, specializing in innovative and efficient web solutions for Libraries, Government and Universities.

November 20, 10am Central Time

How to Apply to the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute

Dr. Yunfei Du, Chair of the TLA Leadership Development Committee, and Walter Betts of the TLA Executive Board will join TALL Coordinator Ted Wanner for an hour of critical tips on the TALL Texans application process. The program will also cover the basic information about the Institute.

Grants and Fundraising Series (Spring 2013) - These webinar recordings all carry CE credit, send correct answers to the quiz questions in the webinars to the TLA CE Specialist.

May 8 2:00-3:00pm Grant Research at the Foundation Center Libraries: Join Ellen Moutos-Lee and Angela Gooden of the Regional Foundation Library from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin for a tour of the incredible resources at the Cooperating Collections. These treasure houses of grant and scholarship information are terrific places to identify and research potential grants for any purpose.

May 9 10:00-11:00am Grantwriting with Jennifer Peters: Learn the basics of applying for grants from the Executive Director of the Texas Association of Partners in Education. Jennifer Peters has extensive experience in researching and writing applications for funds from a wide variety of donors.

May 21 2:00-3:00pm Grants Available from the Tocker Foundation: Darryl Tocker, Executive Director, and Karin Gerstenhaber, Director of Grants Management, will explain the variety of grants and services offered by the Tocker Foundation to libraries in communities of less than 12,000 people.

May 29 2:00-3:00pm Grants Research with GrantStation: This special webinar will explore the GrantStation database, available at a discount for Institutional Members of the Texas Library Association. GrantStation.com, Inc. offers nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies the opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects as well as resources to mentor these organizations through the grantseeking process.

May 30 2:00-3:00pmGrant Management with Laura Browning: Congratulations, you were awarded that critical grant for your outstanding project! Now what? Learn how to monitor and manage your new funds to maintain your relationship with your donor as well as your legal requirements.

When you are copied (cc:) on an email is it proper to respond to that email? When is it ok to select Reply All? Do you feel like you spend all day responding to emails and never get to your To Do list? Are you still sending mass emails to donors via Outlook? If any of this sounds familiar to you then you need this workshop! During this session with nonprofit consultant and frequent TLA conference speaker Mary Beth Harrington:- Participants will learn the do’s and very much don’ts of email etiquette- Participants will learn how to design your email marketing to be effective- Participants will learn super-secret ways to cut your email communication time in half!

This webinar carries 1.5 hours of CE credit. It will be recorded, a link to the recording will be sent to all registrants.

Today's workplaces - no matter how big or how small - use a variety of modes and methods of communication and discussion. Whether you are a solo librarian, a manager of many, trying to connect with your Friends group or keeping your Board informed of library activities - matching the right communication tool to the target audience is a process to customize for you, your libary, and your outcomes. Join us for a unique look at the virtual and digital world of balancing online and in-person communication. Should I email, text, blog....use snail mail for a letter? a handwritten note? We'll get you started!

Instructors were Mary Jo Venetis and Julie Todaro. A portion of the program was signed on camera (with verbal interpretation).

This webinar carries 1 hour of CE credit. There is a short quiz at the end of the program - send correct answers to tedw@txla.org and you will receive notice to print your CE certificate within 72 hours.

Best Practices for Dia de los NinosMarch 19 4:30-5:30pm FREE - Sponsored by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Join Community Programming Librarian Dawn Reyes (pictured left) along with Julie Vela (right) for a discussion of the best programs, partnerships, marketing, and memorable moments of your Dia de los Ninos event. Bring your ideas and questions to this lively online presentation.

This webinar carries 1 hour of Continuing Education credit, even in recorded format.

Hosting a Bluebonnet Voting Program in Your Public LibraryFebruary 28, 2013 2:30-3:30pm Central Time FREEThe Texas Bluebonnet Award is not for school libraries only. Attend this archived webinar and learn how to participate as a voting site at your public library. Webinar participants will learn about organizing and preparing for the vote, attracting potential audiences to participate, programming, and voting procedures.

TWO webinars from author John Huber!Hidden in Plain Site: Simple Techniques to Improve Service and Reduce Costs at Your Library

What is Lean Library Management and how can it help your Library?February 14, 2012 10-10:50am Central Time $25 for TLA Members, $50 nonmembersLean Library Management is a critically important tool to improve customer service and reduce costs. John Huber will share the principles, metrics, and supporting case studies for this new method of "doing more with less".

Lean techniques to streamline your customer hold’s workflow February 28, 2012 10-10:50am $25 for TLA Members, $50 nonmembersJohn Huber completes his series on Lean Library Management with a case study on the chain of service for delivering new books to library patrons. Most public libraries offer this service, but key factors can mean sustainable efficiency and accuracy…or waste and poor customer service in your technical services department. Learn how to maximize these processes.

Diversity in Collection DevelopmentFebruary 12, 2013 10:00-11:00am Central Time $25 for TLA Members, $50 nonmembersWhen building a collection, diversity means far more than a few different languages, topics, or political viewpoints. Join us to explore different types of diversity and take a look at some tools to help you develop diverse library collections.

John Sandstrom is an assistant professor and Acquisitions Librarian at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, and previously worked as Head of Technical Services for the El Paso Public Library. He holds his MLIS from University of Oklahoma (1987) and a master's in public administration from the University of Texas - El Paso (2010). He also serves on the executive board of the Border Regional Library Association and as councilor-at-large on the American Library Association Council. He was named BRLA Librarian of the Year in 2007.

You may register to receive a recording of this premium program; Continuing Education credit is available for viewing thisprogram and responding to a short quiz at the end ($25 for TLA members, $50 for nonmembers). Go to the TLA CE Registrationpages and sign up for ARCHIVED WEBINAR Diversity in Collection Development

Communicating Clearly and Persuasively: The Right Methods for Each AudienceJanuary 17, 2013 11am-12Noon $25 for TLA Members, $50 nonmembersLibrary managers must communicate with a wide variety of groups, including patrons, boards, city officials, media, vendors, staff, professional colleagues, and the local community. Successful communication can depend on using the right means, methods, themes, and wording matched to specific stakeholder groups. Dr. Julie Todaro demonstrates how to select the best ways to reach each type of customer by presenting "don'ts", "do's", and "absolutely do!"

Dr. Julie Todaro is a nationally known consultant and presenter for the Library Leadership, Administration, and Management Association. She is a past president of the Texas Library Association and the Association of College and Research Libraries. She received her masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her doctorate from Columbia University.

You may register to receive a recording of this premium program; Continuing Education credit is available for viewing this program and responding to a short quiz at the end ($25 for TLA members, $50 for nonmembers). Go to the CE Registration pages and sign up for ARCHIVED WEBINAR: Communicating Clearly and Persuasively

I Have A Job, What Do I Do? How Do I Keep It? Help!December 11, 2012 10:00-11:00am Central Time FREE

In today’s economic climate, having a job is not a guarantee that you will have it tomorrow. Whether you have just started your first job, or you are an experienced librarian, it is important that you establish your value in the workplace. This workshop will provide ideas to help you with your first job, establish your value in the library, and develop the qualifications that will identify you as ready to progress in the future.

The new webinar concludes Ron Pollock's earlier series on job hunting:

Making Yourself Valuable for a Successful Job Search Part 1: Preparation (April 26, 10:00 AM) Pollock discusses how to assess your skills, identify and locate your next position, and address gaps between your current skill sets and those of your ideal job. Click here for his archived recording. The slides are also available for download in pdf format.

Making Yourself Valuable for a Successful Job Search Part 2: Communicating Your Skills Through Cover Letters, Resumes, and Interviews (May 16, 10:00 AM) After appropriate preparation, Pollock demonstrates how to approach a job opening and present both an appropriate resume and interview presence. Click here for his archived recording and slides. The Power Point slides may also be downloaded when viewing the archived version.

Upcoming webinars are described under each tab above by type:Premium webinars, Strategic Initiative webinars, and webinars about TLA.

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TLA Treasurer's Tutorial: Guide to Understanding TLA Unit Finances

Glenda Genchur, TLA Director of Administration, provides the details of how to read a unit budget and how to submit a budget for a new fiscal year. Highly recommended for unit treasurers and also unit chairs.

Be a Player: Opportunities in Professional Associations (From June 4, 2011)

Ted Wanner spoke to the SLIS 5000 introductory class at the UNT School of Library and Information Science about the importance of professional associations, and especially TLA, to their library careers. Includes information on membership.

This review, created especially for those new to the Texas Bluebonnet Award Program, included information on: what it's about, how to participate, and how to get students involved. TBA program leaders presented information on this nationally-known reading program for students.(Pictured at left: Texas Bluebonnet Award Coordinator Martha Edmondson)